Classes List:
Fairytales on Stage
Step into the enchanting world of "Fairytales on Stage" and let your imagination soar! Join us for a captivating journey where classic and contemporary fantasy tales come to life like never before. In this magical adventure, students will embark on a thrilling exploration of character development, storytelling, and artistic expression. Through a dynamic blend of movement, dance, song, visual arts, and drama, they'll unleash their creativity and transport audiences to enchanting worlds beyond imagination. Led by accredited instructors with extensive theater experience, our program offers a holistic approach to artistic expression, empowering students to discover their unique talents and unlock their full potential. The culmination of your time with us will be a magical presentation for family and friends, where you'll share the highlights of your enchanting journey and the original fairytales you've created together. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to embark on a fantastical adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime! Register now to secure your spot in "Fairytales on Stage" and let the magic begin!
July 8 - 12, 2024
https://marylandhall.org/classes/drama-musical-theatre-classes
Adult Acting
Starting this Fall, 2023, Compass Rose will be providing Adult Acting Classes at Maryland Hall.
For more information, or to register: www.marylandhall.org/classes/fall-2023-drama-musical-theatre-classes/
Have you always wanted to learn more about acting? Or just give it a try? This entry-level class is designed to share the art of acting with adults who want to foster their creative talents in a performance setting. A combination of scripted and non-scripted work will stretch your imagination and challenge your creativity in a judgment-free zone. Classes are taught by teachers with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in theater, having teaching experience and work in the world of professional theater.
7-9 PM Mondays
Sept 11 - October 23, 2023
And
7-9 PM Tuesdays
October 31 - December 19, 2023
Teen Acting
Could you be an actor? Learn from a theater professional what you need to know to act onstage. Auditioning, creating a character, memorizing lines, & being in a scene are just a few things you will learn in this creative class. Classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A. or Master's degree in theater who have teaching experience and work in the professional theater world. Class culminates in a presentation to family.
Date/Times:
Wednesdays
September 9 - October 25
7-8PM
Cost:
$160
For more information or to Register
Play Production - Summer Camp for Elementary Students
In this intensive workshop, elementary school students will follow the theatrical process from beginning to end. Within the context of a published play, students will audition for roles, memorize lines, learn stage movement, create dynamic characters, and finally perform for a live audience onstage. As in any full production, it will be complete with costumes, props, and a set. This is a great opportunity for Compass Rose Theater students to utilize their learned skills in a production.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
August 21 - 25, 2023
9:00 am - 4 pm
Monday - Friday
$600/$625 (members, non-members)
Play Production - Summer Camp for Middle/High Schoolers
Middle school and high school students will follow the theatrical process from beginning to end. Within the context of a published play, students will audition for roles, memorize lines, learn stage movement, create dynamic characters, and finally perform for a live audience onstage. As in any full production, it will be complete with costumes, props, and a set. This is a great opportunity for Compass Rose Theater students to utilize their learned skills in a production.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
To register click here.
Create A Play - Summer Camp at Maryland Hall
This Summer School program offers elementary school students the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Invite your family to the final sharing of your creation!
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
August 7 - 11, 2023
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
Cost: $525/$500 (non-member/member)
To register, click here.
Improvisation - Summer Camp for Teens and Tweens
Students will learn improvisation is a fun team sport! In this camp, students will explore this fun and accessible tool utilized by actors as they explore creating characters and developing relationships for the stage. Students will experience the joy of creative risk taking and discover a newfound confidence and appreciation for the fearless actor. Actors will also include a more in-depth study of staying in the moment as they experiment with long-form improv and theatre sports.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
July 31 - August 4, 2023
9 am - 4 pm
$500/$525 (members/non-members)
Create A Play - Summer Camp for Elementary Ages
This summer camp affords young actors the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Each play is unique, each week a different journey!
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
July 24- 28, 2023
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
$525/$500 (non-member/member)
To register, click here.
Fairytales Onstage - Theater Classes for Elementary Ages
We will create an ensemble of actors working together to dramatize classic and contemporary fantasy stories on stage! Students will explore their bodies, voice, mind, and imaginations to develop characters, transport themselves to magical worlds, and experiment a variety of methods to tell a story. This program combines movement, dance, song, visual arts, and drama as students develop their own original fairytales! Your time culminates with a final sharing for family and friends of highlights and stories at the final class.
Classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
After school:
Mondays, September - October
and
Wednesdays, November - December
Theatre Bootcamp - Summer Camp at Maryland Hall
Middle Schoolers - Teens - Welcome to theater bootcamp, an intensive designed to provide a solid foundation for the young performer. Suitable for beginners and those with some onstage experience, students will explore basic acting techniques including voice and diction, movement, the art of the audition, and improvisation. Activities will include a variety of warm-ups and exercises, as well as scene work and monologues.
Summer school classes are taught by accredited teachers with a B.A or Masters degree in theatre, have teaching experience, and work in the professional world of theater. We welcome you to the Best Summer Camp for Theatre in Maryland!
Dates and Times:
June 26 - 30, 2023
Monday-Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
$525/$500 (non-member/member)